Manchester United consolidated its lead in the Premier League by beating Sunderland 2-0 thanks to two goals by Dimitar Berbatov on Sunday, while Carlos Tevez's brace helped Manchester City move provisionally second with a 3-1 win at Newcastle.

Christian Panucci scored on a header in second-half injury time to give Italy a 2-1 victory over Scotland on Saturday night, a result that qualified both the Azzurri and France for next year's European Championship.

Michael Chopra scored in injury time to give Roy Keane's Sunderland a stunning 1-0 victory over Tottenham on their return to the Barclays Premier League in front of 44,000 delirious Wearsiders at the Stadium of Light.

Michael Chopra scored in injury time to give Roy Keane's Sunderland a stunning 1-0 victory over Tottenham on their return to the Barclays Premier League in front of 44,000 delirious Wearsiders at the Stadium of Light.

Michael Chopra scored in injury time Saturday to give newly promoted Sunderland a 1-0 win over Tottenham in the opening game of the Premier League season. Chopra shot low into the corner in the third minute of added time to earn the surprise win.